2022 Kia Telluride problems and complaints
Owners have filed 322 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Kia Telluride. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (80), Visibility/Wiper (73), Electrical System (69).
Key takeaways
- 322 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 10 involve a crash, 4 a fire, 9 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 80 | 25% |
| Visibility/Wiper | 73 | 23% |
| Electrical System | 69 | 21% |
| Engine | 29 | 9% |
| Power Train | 25 | 8% |
| Visibility | 21 | 7% |
| Structure | 20 | 6% |
| Service Brakes | 15 | 5% |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 4% |
| Seats | 10 | 3% |
| Seat Belts | 8 | 2% |
| Suspension | 8 | 2% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kia Telluride SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2022 Kia Telluride SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Electrical System - filed 2026-09-16
Appears to be a parasitic drain on batteries. I just replace the 3rd battery yesterday. Kia does not address the underlying cause of battery drain.
Exterior Lighting - filed 2026-09-14
One year ago, my headlight warning came on while driving back to [XXX] from [XXX]. I pulled over and tried wiggling my connector to my light which stopped the waring. I thought maybe just the bad roads had caused the connection to come apart. Throughout the year, the problem has happened. About 4 weeks ago the warn...
Structure,unknown Or Other,visibility/Wiper - filed 2026-09-04
Sunroof / moonroof failing close. Driving on roads / high speeds exposed to the elements for a moonroof that will not close leaving me and my family in danger when its our only vehicle and means of transportation. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? - Yes Has the ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.